09 February 2016 |
Transforming Gender Inequality in the DC Workplace
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The Institute for Women’s Policy Research recently published its ”Status of Women” study, providing data on women’s progress in 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the United States. While DC ranked #1 on employment, women in DC still earn, on average, $9,000 less than their male counterparts. And when we look at other indicators, DC does not perform well.
On February 9th, 2016, UNA-NCA and its DC for CEDAW Committee will host the latest in a series of public education forums on gender discrimination in DC. This discussion will focus on employment issues, including the Family and Medical Leave bill and salary inequality, and examine recommendations and opportunities for combatting gender discrimination in the workplace. Attendees will learn about the work that UNA-NCA’s DC for CEDAW Committee is doing to address these issues in DC and will be invited to participate in its current advocacy campaign.
When: Tuesday, February 9, 2016; 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Where: United Methodist Building, 100 Maryland Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002
Speaker: Dr. Catherine Hill, Vice President for Research, American Association of University Women
Cost: Free
Please support DC for CEDAW by participating in our advocacy campaign!
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01 February 2016 |
Trivia Night With the Young Professionals!
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Join UNA-NCA, its Young Professionals, and the World Affairs Council DC for a night of international trivia!
Please Note: Due to weather, this event has been postponed to February 1st.
On January 25, 2016, UNA-NCA and its Young Professionals Committee will join the World Affairs Council DC for their first WorldQuest Pub Quiz of the year! This is a monthly international affairs-themed trivia event, so bring your friends and come test your knowledge of global issues. When: February 1, 2016; 6:30 - 8:30 pm Where: Lucky Bar, 1221 Connecticut Avenue NW, DC 20036 Cost: $10 per team payable at the door Each team is composed of no more than 4 players
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27 January 2016 |
The United Nations Human Rights Program in 2016
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The year 2016 will be an important one for the Human Rights Program of the United Nations. Under the agreed rules for the UN's Human Rights Council, the United States will take a year off, without being a member, but will almost certainly be canvassing support for re-election in the fall when UN elections are held. Closer to home, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights is expected to establish an office in Washington DC, and the High Commissioner and UN special rapporteurs will undoubtedly face challenges in the Middle East and beyond.
Against this background, UNA-NCA and the American Foreign Service Association will co-host a forum on January 27, 2016 to learn US perspectives and plans on the UN's human rights program in 2016, to explore major challenges being faced by the program, and to have an opportunity to raise questions with key American staff, including the State Department's officer responsible for back-stopping US participation in the Human Rights Council, Dr. Wesley Reisser. Dr. Reisser recently received the 2015 F. Allen "Tex" Harris Human Rights Diplomacy Award at our annual Human Rights Awards Reception. When: January 27, 2016, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Where: American Foreign Service Association, 2101 E Street NW Washington, DC 20037 Speaker: Dr. Wesley Reisser, Senior Foreign Affairs Officer, Office of Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs, International Organization Affairs Bureau, U.S. Department of State
Discussant: Ted Piccone, Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy, Project on International Order and Strategy, Latin America Initiative, The Brookings Institution
Cost: Members - Free; Nonmembers - $10 Register
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21 January 2016 |
UNA-NCA Leader to Speak at United Nations Bookshop
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Dr. Laurence Peters, director of UNA-NCA Graduate Fellows Program, will discuss his book on the history of the UN at the General Assembly bookshop in New York!
When: Thursday, January 21, 2016; 1:00 - 2:00 pm Where: United Nations Bookshop, General Assembly Building, Concourse Level; 1st Avenue & 46th Street, New York, NY 10017 Speakers:
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- Dr. Laurence Peters, author; Director, Graduate Fellows Program, UNA-NCA
- Dr. David Stillman, Executive Director, Public-Private Alliance
Cost: Free RSVP by January 20, 2016 |
20 January 2016 |
Upcoming Advocacy Committee Meeting
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Interested in volunteering with UNA-NCA? Want to become part of a committee that advocates for UN measures and cooperative, global leadership?
Attend the next UNA-NCA Advocacy Committee Meeting on January 20th to learn more about the committee's activities and get involved!
When: Wednesday, January 20, 2016; 6 - 8 pm Where: UNA-NCA Office; 2000 P Street NW Suite 630, Washington, DC 20036
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14 January 2016 |
Global Health Forum
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Join UNA-NCA and its African Affairs Committee for a Global Health Forum on Ebola-affected states.
On January 14, UNA-NCA and the American University Comparative Regional Studies Program will host a forum examining the Ebola crisis in West Africa. The upcoming forum will facilitate a dialogue among Ebola-affected countries in West Africa, on post-Ebola experiences, best practices, and country priorities and strategies for addressing critical barriers of devastated health care systems, loss of education, and distressed social structures. The dialogue will nurture a common sense of shared vision and responsibility among those affected countries and the health and development community as they deal with the challenges of recovering in the new year. The forum will highlight key steps necessary to prevent future health emergencies and educate and create strategic partnerships to bring awareness of the issues of importance to West African countries affected by the Ebola outbreak. Topics for discussion will include strengthening of health systems, merging new technology with health, current and potential economic impact, and the role of donor agencies in mitigating the outbreak. When: Thursday, January 14, 2016; 6:00 - 8:00 pm Where: American University School of International Service Room 300; 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016 Speakers:
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- Dr. Russell Morgan (Keynote), Former Chair, National Peace Corps Association, Ebola Relief Fund
- Torrance Hubbard, HEPRA Senior Deputy Director, DC Department of Health
- Mariama Keita, Outreach & Engagement Specialist, USAID (invited)
- Shunsuke Mabuchi, Senior Health Specialist, World Bank (invited)
- Sasha McGee, Senior Infectious Disease Epidemiologist, DC Department of Health
- Dr. Thespina Yamanis (Moderator), Assistant Professor, School of International Service, American University
Cost: Members - Free; Non-Members - $10 Students: Please contact
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07 January 2016 |
Upcoming Sustainable Development Committee Meeting
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Passionate about issues in sustainable development?
UNA-NCA's next Sustainable Development Committee meeting will take place January 7th to discuss upcoming programming on economic, environmental, and social sustainability.
When: Thursday, January 7th, 2016; 6:30 - 8:00 pm Where: The George Washington University, 2121 I St NW, Washington, DC 20052
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15 December 2015 |
Holiday Raffle for CEDAW in DC
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This holiday season, give the gift of equality!
UNA-NCA is hosting a gingerbread house raffle to support Cities for CEDAW in DC and make our nation's capital a center of gender equality.
To support this initiative, we're raffling off this Gingerbread Village, commemorating two iconic DC hotspots: Ben's Chili Bowl and Bohemian Caverns!  In 1980, President Carter signed the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), which provides a national agenda for the protection of women's rights and reduction of inequalities. However, in the intervening 35 years, the U.S. Senate has never ratified the Convention. UNA-NCA believes it is important to embrace the principles of the bill at the city level in DC, and, through its Cities for CEDAW iniative, encourages DC Council support for legislation.
San Francisco began implementing CEDAW in 1998 and has seen huge success including:
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- Near complete elimination of domestic violence homicides
- Equal appointment to city commissions and boards
- Public works initiatives, including wider sidewalks to accommodate strollers andstreet lamps to increase safety
- And our Gingerbread Village models both of these!
Tickets for the Gingerbread Village Raffle are $10 each - more tickets means more shots at winning!
The CEDAW in DC Gingerbread Village depicts two iconic U Street buildings - Ben's Chili Bowl and Bohemian Caverns. The completely edible buildings sit on a platform measuring 32 by 24 inches and will be delivered to a winner in the DC Metro Area on December 23rd.
Buy tickets here
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